Chronology since creation

Invented

Invented

Landing in Spain

Padel lands in Spain with 2 courts in a Tennis Club in Marbella thanks to Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

1974

Landing in Spain

Padel lands in Spain with 2 courts in a Tennis Club in Marbella thanks to Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

1974

Landing in Argentina

Julio Menditeguy, a member of Alfonso’s Tennis Club, decides to import the sport to Argentina in 1975

1975

Landing in Argentina

Julio Menditeguy, a member of Alfonso’s Tennis Club, decides to import the sport to Argentina in 1975

1975

Italian Federation

In 1991 the Italian Federation gets consolidated and joins the International Padel Federation.

1991

Italian Federation

In 1991 the Italian Federation gets consolidated and joins the International Padel Federation.

1991

First International Tournament

Takes place the 1st World Padel Championship, hosted by the International Padel Federation in Madrid. Participants were Argentina, Spain, UK and France.

1992

First International Tournament

Takes place the 1st World Padel Championship, hosted by the International Padel Federation in Madrid. Participants were Argentina, Spain, UK and France.

1992

USA Introduction

Sport is introduced into USA on 1993 by Ed Thompson and Felipe Arnold in the area of Houston.

1993

USA Introduction

Sport is introduced into USA on 1993 by Ed Thompson and Felipe Arnold in the area of Houston.

1993

USA Federation

In 1998 USA Federation is established, choosing Mike May president who was captain of the USA Team as well.

1998

USA Federation

In 1998 USA Federation is established, choosing Mike May president who was captain of the USA Team as well.

1998

Padel is taking over Spain

After constant expansion during the 90s few modifications were introduced in the game. Now the sport is ready to take over Spain, by this time there are more than 500 Padel Clubs around the country.

2000

Padel is taking over Spain

After constant expansion during the 90s few modifications were introduced in the game. Now the sport is ready to take over Spain, by this time there are more than 500 Padel Clubs around the country.

2000

France taking off

On the early 2000s France joins the trend and starts to build their first courts in Toulouse.

2000

France taking off

On the early 2000s France joins the trend and starts to build their first courts in Toulouse.

2000

First Professional Championship

Only in 2005 is established the First International Professional Championship with an agreed calendar for the season with a general ranking for male and female participants, it is called Padel Pro Tour.

At this time there are around 1000 Padel Clubs in Spain already.

2005

First Professional Championship

Only in 2005 is established the First International Professional Championship with an agreed calendar for the season with a general ranking for male and female participants, it is called Padel Pro Tour.

At this time there are around 1000 Padel Clubs in Spain already.

2005

Swiss Federation

In 2006 the Swiss Padel Federation is consolidated and join the International Padel Federation.

2006

Swiss Federation

In 2006 the Swiss Padel Federation is consolidated and join the International Padel Federation.

2006

British impact

Officially the first Padel Clubs are being established in UK since this year.

2011

British impact

Officially the first Padel Clubs are being established in UK since this year.

2011

British Federation

British Federation is established to gather all amateur and professional players who enjoy the game in the islands.

2012

British Federation

British Federation is established to gather all amateur and professional players who enjoy the game in the islands.

2012

World Padel Tour

A new Championship is created to gather the elite of this sport for male and female categories. Championship counts with 15-20 tournaments during the season and a final Master Series by end of every year.

2013

World Padel Tour

A new Championship is created to gather the elite of this sport for male and female categories. Championship counts with 15-20 tournaments during the season and a final Master Series by end of every year.

2013

Olympic Game?

For many is our wish to see Padel as an Olympic discipline in Paris 2024.

2024

Olympic Game?

For many is our wish to see Padel as an Olympic discipline in Paris 2024.